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8th- 11th |
Good Practice Stakeholder Participation... with a focus on the environment |
Kent |
| The course is held over 3 days and will help participants: Explore the benefits and challenges of involving stakeholders in decisions about the natural environment; Understand the principles and concepts of stakeholder participation; Learn practical facilitation skills and how to design a participation process. |
9th |
Joint Third Sector & Ministerial Task Force – report launch |
London
17.30 |
| The third sector provides the voice for society’s ambitions about the kind of world we want to live in. Climate change, the environment and sustainability are all issues that concern and will affect many in the third sector, threatening many of the causes that the third sector holds dear. Tackling it offers the sector the chance to shape the future, and seize the opportunities arising from action. The Task Force has worked together for the past nine months to identify those opportunities, and develop an action plan to help grasp them. It has involved Ministers from Defra, DECC, the Office of the Third Sector and CLG and 16 leaders from across the third sector. The launch event is an opportunity to share and debate their vision and plans for the future with a third sector and government audience and will involve: |
10th- 11th |
Towards Integrated Noise Management |
Kenilworth, Warwickshire
10.00
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| This year our Spring Noise Workshop aims to enable discussion on practical ways forward in integrating noise considerations into transport, planning and open spaces policy, as well as energy obligations, and communicating noise concerns beyond the specialists. Moving closer to noise action planning in reality, we will look at practical transport noise management and mitigation. On the programme: Managing Environmental Noise; Noise in context - WHO Guidelines for Night Time Noise; Planning for reducing transport noise impacts; Quiet urban areas; Engaging politicians and the public in noise reduction Noise in Neighbourhoods; Managing event noise – festivals/sport; Licensed premises Planning and Noise; Update on current concerns on renewable technologies; National Policy Statements and noise. |
17th |
Farming & Sustainable Environments |
London
19.00 |
| As the world’s population increases and climate change forces land use patterns to change, pressures upon farmers to produce more food on limited agricultural land grows by the day. Some believe we will have to grow more food over the next 50 years than we have over the last 10,000. Yet productive and sustainable agriculture depends on healthy ecosystems - fertile soil, plentiful water and flourishing natural pollinators and pest controllers. Can we reconcile the conflict between urgently intensifying agriculture and conserving precious ecosystems? Join environmental charity, Earthwatch, at this event as their scientists, Professor Ken Norris and Dr Mark Chandler, tease apart the complex issues at the heart of this debate, relating it to their research on the sustainability of cocoa farming in Ghana and coffee production in Costa Rica. |
22nd- 23rd |
Recyling of Biomass Ashes |
Innsbruck, Austria |
| Increased numbers of biomass-based power plants call for a sustainable use for the resulting ashes. To bring together knowledge and ideas, we invite you to contribute to the meeting ‘Recycling of Biomass Ashes’. Topics cover in this conference include: ash as a fertilizer or fertilizer supplement (formulations, spreading techniques); ash as an additive to composts or anaerobic sludges; and toxicity and environmental risks. |
22nd- 24th |
Engage, Change, Sustain – from planning to practice |
Bangor, Wales |
| This key sector conference will deliver critical insight, tools and contacts to ensure universities and colleges can meet today’s challenges: carbon reduction targets and legislation; reduced funding and space utilization; accounting for environmental and social impacts this conference aims to engage delegates to become leaders of the sustainability agenda. This conference will enjoy expert keynote speakers, plenary, exhibition, networking opportunities, case studies and interactive workshops and will bring together the sectors’ key thinkers and examples of best practice under one roof for discussion and exploration. |
24th |
King Coal: future prospects for growth, use & clean technologies |
London
12.00- 17.00
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| Sustainable development has been identified as a key priority by the UK funding councils and by the Higher Education Academy. To date, there has often been comparatively limited knowledge exchange between the fields of Area Studies and Development Studies, but the global and interdisciplinary nature of both subjects shows that both ought to be primary sites for engaging with questions of environmental sustainability and climate change. Papers are welcomed in such areas as: Area Studies/ Development Studies links with the natural and physical sciences, economics and ethics; Human responses to climate change e.g. migration, conflict, disaster management; Global North-South linkages and cooperation; Linking teaching and research in sustainable development; Practical examples of the integration of Area Studies and Development Studies teaching/learning in the field of Sustainable development; Theories in the practice of Area Studies and/ or Development Studies and their implications for education for sustainable development. The accent falls in this event mainly but not solely on exploring examples of “classroom” practice of whatever form, embracing anything from traditional delivery patterns through to enquiry-based or IT based learning. There is no charge to attend this event for employees and postgraduate students of publicly funded UK educational institutions. |
24th |
Ecosystem Services |
London |
| Humans benefit from a plethora of processes and resources that are supplied by natural ecosystems. Collectively, these are known as ecosystem services. The impacts of the use and abuse of these ecosystem services are becoming evermore apparent – air and water quality are increasingly compromised, oceans are being over-fished, pests and diseases are extending beyond their historical boundaries, and deforestation is eliminating flood control around human settlements. Consequently, society is coming to realise that ecosystem services are not only threatened and limited, but that the pressure to compromise between immediate and long-term human needs is urgent. To help inform decision-makers, economic value is increasingly associated with many ecosystem services. The on-going challenge of prescribing economic value to nature is prompting shifts in how we recognise and manage the environment. At this conference speakers, including Professor Bob Watson, will present the application of ecosystem services evaluation into mainstream ecological practice. Examples of recent case studies from the terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments will be covered. |
25th |
Groundwater Remediation Conference |
London
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| Groundwater makes up almost 70% of the world’s freshwater; it is imperative that we ensure this resource is preserved for future generations through effective remediation methods. This Brownfield Briefing conference will address the challenges, practicalities and aspirations of this important area. It will provide both an examination of technologies and remediation approaches currently employed and emerging in the UK, and on the current and forthcoming regulatory drivers. The conference will be as valuable to the new engineer moving into this expanding sector as it will to the seasoned professional wishing to keep abreast of developments, progress against perennial challenges, and future emerging themes. Cost: £149 + VAT. |
30th |
Using Timber Certification as a Tool for Wildlife Management: Experiences from West & Central Africa |
London
18.00
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| Conservation efforts often focus on protected areas as refuges for conserving biodiversity. However, these areas represent less than 10% of remaining forest in Africa and are often too small or fragmented to protect rare or wide-ranging species. At the same time, around a third of Africa’s forests are now allocated to the exploitation of timber and therefore the survival of many emblematic species, such as gorilla, chimpanzee and forest elephant, as well as other wildlife, will depend on their successful management within these timber concessions. Increased consumer demand has led to the development of schemes to certify that timber comes from sustainably managed forests. Do timber certification schemes provide the key to securing a future for wildlife in the working forests of tropical Africa? This event will include examples of efforts to improve wildlife management in logging concessions will be given and the role that timber certification schemes might play in ensuring the implementation of best management practice discussed. |
13th |
Green Monday: Sustainable Supply Chains |
London |
| Why and how do you improve the sustainability of your supply chain? Main speakers: Paul Dickinson, CEO, Carbon Disclosure Project; Paul Kelly, Director of Corporate Affairs, ASDA; Fiona Page, Head of Responsible & Sustainable Sourcing, PepsiCo Intl, Europe;. Paula Widdowson, Director of CSR, Northern Foods. Attending Green Monday is complimentary for those working in sustainability or environment teams. The event starts at 6pm with 45 minutes of presentations, followed by interactive round-tables in which participants can discuss issues of special interest, and then structured networking. |
13th |
Conservation with Shifting Goalposts: polar conservation & climate change |
London |
| Some of the most wide-ranging threats to biodiversity stem from the biological impacts of climate change, which can impact the habitat and food of all species, from penguins and polar bears to corals. While we can identify the problem, the biological effects of climate change are beyond the control of conservationists. Should we acknowledge this and do what we can, or are we papering over the cracks? Is it possible to mitigate the effects of climate change and, if so, how? At this free event three zoologists will describe what climate change means for their Antarctic species or ecosystem, and evaluate the possibility of implementing conservation strategies that are robust against climate change. |
14th |
The Changing Law & You |
London |
| Statutory and case law has changed a lot in the environmental field recently, with the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act, The Environmental Damage Regulations along with the Sandridge, Corby, Buncefield and Trafigura cases. The legal event of the year for brownfield professionals - find out about all the new developments and changes, all in one place. Cost: £149 + VAT. |
20th |
The Environment & Energy Awards 2010 |
Birmingham |
| Has your organisation developed an innovative product or service, worked on a challenging project or is an industry leader in the energy & environment sector? Then why not shout about it and get the recognition your organisation deserves? The Environment and Energy Awards will be presented at a glittering black tie dinner to be held at The National Motorcycle Museum. |
21st- 22nd |
Delivering Cleaner Air - Air Quality & Climate Change Spring Workshop |
Rugby |
| 2009 saw the start of fundamental changes for air quality in the UK, with applications for time extensions for meeting EU limit values, a review of Local Air Quality Management, new guidance, and the start of investigations into the entire UK air quality management regime. With the dust settling the 2010 Spring Workshop will focus on the challenge of delivery, examining what actions the wide range of delivery partners will need to implement – including national and local government, regulators and the private sector. Topical issues covered will include: preparing for Local Transport Plan 3; Biomass and Air Quality; Air Quality and the National Planning Policy Statements; and best practise in Air Quality management from home. |
23rd |
ESD & the Interdisciplinary Ideal |
London |
| This seminar attempts to embrace the academic, tactical and pragmatic levels of this issue, by sharing practice and stimulating discussion about ways to tackle these imperatives and problems. Speakers will offer examples for consideration from the efforts of two different institutions to stimulate inter-disciplinary ESD developments, with consideration of the most promising approaches, the difficulties confronted and the lessons learned. The initiatives under discussion encompass both teaching and research dimensions of academic development, in recognition of the interplay between these areas and the need to draw upon synergies for best progress in this area. If you would like to register for this event, please email Susan Pearman. |
28th- 29th |
Linking biodiversity conservation & poverty reduction: what, why & how? |
London |
| The links between environment and development have long been discussed, but only recently has this discussion focused specifically on the possible links between biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction. In 2002, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted a target 'to achieve by 2010 a significant reduction of the current rate of biodiversity loss at the global, regional and national level as a contribution to poverty alleviation and to the benefit of all life on earth'. It is clear that biodiversity loss will continue beyond 2010. However, even if conservation efforts are successful would they really contribute to poverty reduction? There is a variety of opinion as to the nature and scale of biodiversity conservation–poverty reduction links. At this event the current state of knowledge will be explored and key research gaps and practical needs that will really maximise the synergies between these two challenging international policy objectives will be highlighted. |
28th |
What's the harm in that? Understanding the Health Risks from Contaminated Land |
London
9.30- 17.00
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| Determining significance in human health risk assessment requires consideration of the potential ill affects of contaminants on human health. Cases such as Corby help remind us that we are dealing with real people and the potentially real adverse effects on their health. Our spring workshop looks at the key risks posed by land contamination; from toxic to explosive, exploring what harm can be caused at different levels and types of exposure. The workshop aims to unpick the toxicological evidence underlying our core knowledge base and will also address the potential ill effects caused by stress and anxiety and the importance of clear and timely communication. Expert speakers will present and discuss the evidence, including epidemiological studies and cutting edge research. Cost: £175. |
5th |
EFAEP - 4th European EMS Forum |
Brussels, Belgium
10.00- 16.00 |
| The 4th European Conference for Environmental Managers, Environmental Auditors and Verifiers and all EMS Professionals. It will provide the latest international update on the Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001 and EMAS-Global and in-depth experience with Climate change adaptation through EMS. |
10th |
Sustainability & the Humanities: Shaping Culture & Community for a Changing World |
Cardiff
10.00- 17.00
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| Finding ways of living in viable ongoing relationship with our environment, including other human beings and societies, is a key issue for our time, and the focus of growing attention across all aspects of public and private life. How we respond to challenges of sustainability will be increasingly central to academic life in years to come, both in relation to research development and curriculum innovation. As sustainability issues ripple through all aspects of human life, the Humanities have specific contributions to make, particularly in the cultural and community aspects of sustainability. This one-day CHRI conference and workshop has been organised to explore the implications of sustainability for the Humanities, and to address a range of intriguing and pressing questions in this area. To register, please email Geoffrey Samuel. |
11th |
Success & failure in conserving species of extreme rarity: lessons to be learnt? |
London |
| In August 2007, the Yangtze River dolphin, or baiji, was declared functionally extinct. Decline of the species had been documented over several decades until searches indicated that as few as 13 animals might exist. An intensive recovery programme was proposed as the only remaining option to save the species. However, the programme failed to gain wider support because the risk of failure was deemed too high. Elsewhere, numerous intensive recovery programmes have successfully brought species back from the brink of extinction. Famous examples include the Mauritius kestrel, Chatham Island black robin and southern white rhinoceros. As an increasing number of species teeter on the edge of extinction, this event asks what factors contribute to the success or failure of species-specific conservation programmes. Is there more to it than luck and, if so, how can we ensure that lessons from the past are used to prevent extinctions of the future? |
20th |
Forests: challenged by a changing climate |
London
19.00
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| Almost half of the planet’s original forests have been severely damaged by illegal logging and uncontrolled conversion to farmland, compromising their capacity to support wildlife, maintain soil structure and fertility, protect watersheds, and provide essential raw materials for local communities. However, if well managed, forests are extremely resilient, demonstrating an extraordinary capacity to regenerate. In the face of decades of human exploitation – and now climate change – how can we restore forests before they become biological deserts? Join Earthwatch scientists, Drs Mark Huxham and Glen Reynolds, at this event as they take you on a journey to mangrove forests in Kenya and the rainforests of Borneo. They will share with you the results to date of their pioneering research into the restoration of two very different, yet similarly challenged, forest ecosystems |
7th- 9th |
GEES Subject Centre 10th Anniversary Conference |
Plymouth |
| The GEES 10th Anniversary Conference celebrates 10 years of sharing and developing Teaching and Learning practice in the GEES disciplines. The event brings together GEES academics, support staff and friends to share best practice, and to look forward to developments in the next 10 years in our disciplines. The conference will consist of a combination of keynotes, parallel sessions, workshops and discussions. There will be a field day and an exciting programme of evening events. |
8th |
Conservation, values & religion |
London |
| The importance of values and religion to conservation may be lost on many people (except for perhaps an acknowledgement of nature-friendly indigenous values). Yet, when it comes to practical on-the-ground conservation engagement and leveraging major behavioural shifts, the importance of values and religion is paramount. The eleven major faiths have incomparable influence when it comes to changing behaviour amongst their adherents who represent about 85% of the global population and own 7% of the Earth’s habitable surface. Certainly, these faiths pre-date post-Copernican scientific understanding; however, all contain at least the seeds of an environmental ethic. A shift is under way from seeing humanity as set apart from nature to inextricably interconnected with it: the so-called ‘greening-of-religions’. This event will focus on the practical conservation benefits of engagement with faith-group partners. |
16th |
Science & Innovation 2010 |
London |
| This is the UK’s premier event for those involved with the UK’s science and innovation sector. Over 400 key decision makers from across the UK will be present at this high profile and prestigious conference, joining over 20 speakers and 20 exhibitors to discuss the latest topics affecting UK Science and Innovation. |
22nd - 23rd |
Shaping the future: HEA Annual Conference |
Hertfordshire |
| This conference aims to: disseminate and showcase evidence informed practice from the sector; facilitate the discussion and debate of pertinent issues relating to the student learning experience; provide networking and professional development opportunities for participants. The theme of this year's conference is "Shaping the future", exploring impacts and changes to the student learning experience over the next five years. |
29th- 3rd |
Orbit 2010: Organic Resources in the Carbon Economy |
Heraklion, Crete |
| As concerns over Climate Change Grow, the management of a major resource, namely organic waste and residues, in thecontext of the carbon economy has been selected as the focal point for this conference. Orbit 2010 provides a major scientific forum to cover the latest research findings and policy developments regarding both material and energy recovery from organic waste. |
13th |
Re-wilding Europe & the return of predators |
London |
| Over the last decade Europe has witnessed the comeback of native large predators, with species such as lynx, wolverines or wolves exhibiting increasing distribution and population numbers across Western Europe. This recent comeback has proven to be extremely beneficial for ecosystems, helping to control over-abundant prey species and maintain plant and habitat diversity. However, the presence of these predators has also meant increased wildlife/human conflicts, such as livestock predation and competition with hunters. This event explores the ecological, economical and cultural implications of ‘re-wilding’ and whether it should be supported by reintroductions? |
15th- 16th |
Tomorrow’s Sustainable University Conference |
Bradford |
| The conference theme is to address the sustainable university of tomorrow – what will it be like and how do we get there. Focusing on issues around strategic vision and change, curriculum and teaching and virtualisation, these key themes will be set in the context of imminent and potential long-term HE funding cuts. The conference is envisaged as medium scale (100 delegates) with an emphasis on interactive discussion. Please send your expression of interest to attend through this link outlining your particular area of activity. |
21st |
Environment & Health in Science Education |
Zurich |
| Environment and health have always been important learning areas in science education and are gradually becoming more important. Not only are they socially highly relevant regarding sustainable development discourses, but also and particularly they are close to students’ interests and needs. This conference will offer keynote lectures by researchers who are prominent in the field, as well as a broad variety of workshops, where both advanced and young researchers present their research studies for in-depth discussions |
4th- 11th |
Marie Curie Training Course on the Human Dimension of Global Environmental Change |
Berlin,
Germany
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| This training course addresses the implications of environmental change for equity in earth system governance. To this end, the summer school links the work of scholars on ‘global governance architecture’ to debates on the distributional effects of environmental governance and change. Particular attention will be paid to the question to what extent the shift from government to governance improves the capacity of the existing global governance architecture in ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of costs and benefits of environmental change across societies. |
5th- 8th |
Hazardous & Industrial Waste Management |
Chania, Crete |
| This conference will focus on innovative aspects of Hazardous and Industrial Waste Management (including Organics, Non-Halogenated and Halogenated Solvents, Hydrocarbons, Pesticides, Explosives, PCBs, PCDDs/Fs, Heavy Metals, Asbestos, Nuclear Wastes, Salts, etc), presenting new technologies, describing the state of the art and related case studies, discussing the main controversial subjects, sharing experience among different countries, valuating social and financial balances. The Conference will include oral presentations, poster sessions, special sessions and workshops. |
19th- 21st |
European Future Energy Forum |
London |
| This event brings together businesses and organisations that have solutions and opportunities for the global renewable energy and environmental technology market with large international investors and government decision makers. |
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11-Mar-2010
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